About Ces Badeley
Lived 1896 – 1986 (aged 90). Ces Badeley was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Cecil Edward Oliver "Ces" Badeley (7 November 1896 – 10 November 1986) was an All Blacks rugby union player from New Zealand. He was a five-eighths.
He played 15 matches for the All Blacks, including two tests. He toured Australia in 1920, and in 1921 played in two tests against them. He captained the team to Australia in 1924, but a recurring knee injury meant he did not captain the 1924-25 tour of Britain and France.
He was born and died in Auckland. He went to Auckland Grammar School, and served in the Army in World War I.
His brother Vic Badeley was an All Black in 1922.
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Who was Ces Badeley?
rugby union player
When was Ces Badeley born?
Ces Badeley was born on 7 November 1896 in Auckland.
When did Ces Badeley die?
Ces Badeley died on 10 November 1986 in Auckland.
What was Ces Badeley's occupation?
Ces Badeley was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ces Badeley?
Ces Badeley was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ces Badeley. https://biography.guide/ces-badeley/
MLA: "Ces Badeley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ces-badeley/.
Chicago: "Ces Badeley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ces-badeley/.
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